People from across Devon gathered at war memorials across Devon today to honour those killed in war.

Across Devon, people gathered to join in with a two minute silence at 11am to remember the men, women and animals that were killed in war.

In Torquay, hundreds gathered around the war memorial in Princess Gardens were a full service took place, and rockets were fired from the memorial to symbolise the beginning and end of the two minute silence.

Hymns were sung, prayers were offered, readings were given and wreaths were laid at the event.

There were similar scenes at towns throughout Devon.

Many also took to social media to pay their respects.

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18:15

Remembering in Trusham

Over 40 people of all ages gathered for this year’s act of remembrance. They included those related to two of the fallen. During the traditional service, children read out the names of Trusham men whose sacrifice is recorded on this small village’s simple war memorial. Margaret Postgate Coles’ 1915 poem about the loss of life in war, Falling Leaves was recited, its poignancy so apt for Trusham, whose na

me is thought by some to mean ‘place of fallen leaves’.

Trusham remembers

Trusham remembers

16:24

Wreaths on Kingsbridge war memorial

15:46

Here's Andy Uglow's pictures of the Brixham Remembrance parade

Remembrance parade in Brixham (Image: Andy Uglow)

Remembrance parade in Brixham (Image: Andy Uglow)

Remembrance parade in Brixham (Image: Andy Uglow)

Remembrance parade in Brixham (Image: Andy Uglow)

Remembrance parade in Brixham (Image: Andy Uglow)

Remembrance parade in Brixham (Image: Andy Uglow)

Remembrance parade in Brixham (Image: Andy Uglow)

Remembrance parade in Brixham (Image: Andy Uglow)

Remembrance parade in Brixham (Image: Andy Uglow)

Remembrance parade in Brixham (Image: Andy Uglow)

Remembrance parade in Brixham (Image: Andy Uglow)

Remembrance parade in Brixham (Image: Andy Uglow)

Remembrance parade in Brixham

14:41

Pictures of the Remembrance Parade in Barnstaple, by Rob Tibbles

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Barnstaple Remembrance Parade 2017

Barnstaple Remembrance Parade 2017

Barnstaple Remembrance Parade 2017

Barnstaple Remembrance Parade 2017

Barnstaple Remembrance Parade 2017

Barnstaple Remembrance Parade 2017

Barnstaple Remembrance Parade 2017

Barnstaple Remembrance Parade 2017

Barnstaple Remembrance Parade 2017

13:36

Pictures of the Remembrance Day service at Northernhay Gardens in Exeter by Thom Heywood